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Weekend: Peru in political crisis

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Peru in political crisis

17/12/2022 GMT

BBC World Service - Weekend, Peru in political crisis

Two ministers in Peru’s new government resign

Talks have been held in Peru to try to resolve a political crisis that's seen a president ousted, deadly street protests calling for his reinstatement, and two members of the new government resign because of the force used against demonstrators. More than twenty people have died in the clashes that have followed the removal from office of President Pedro Castillo. 

Also in the programme: America’s botched executions; and looking ahead to Tunisian elections.

Joining Julian Worricker to discuss these and other stories are Shiva Rahbaran, an Iranian-born writer and researcher who focusses on issues of freedom and art; and Peter Tatchell, a UK-based human rights and democracy campaigner.

(Photo: Demonstrators blockade a railway track following weeks of protests sparked by the ousting and arrest of former President Pedro, in Peru. CREDIT: REUTERS/Alejandra Orosco)

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